Obj. ID: 35810  Kiddush Cup, Pune (Poona), circa 1960

The following description was prepared by William Gross:

The sanctification of the Shabbat and Holidays is connected with a blessing recited over wine or grape juice. While the wine can be drunk from any vessel, often special cups are created for the purpose. In most cases, regular cups are simply decorated or inscribed with names or blessings, rendering them exclusively for the Kiddush.

This is a mid-20th century cup, but one typically Indian in style within the Baghdadi community. The inscription leaves no doubt at all as to the origin. As in Iraq, the Indian cups for the wine blessing are often covered with a lid. The bird on the finial is also an Iraqi custom.

Inscription: Presented by S.Daniel Family Poona India 1979